Katie Holmes Proved That Cropped Jeans and Ballet Flats Will Always Look Chic

April 2, 2025

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Katie Holmes Proved That Cropped Jeans and Ballet Flats Will Always Look Chic

Don’t get me wrong—I love a buzzy trend and a fresh-from-the-runway silhouette, but if we’re talking about the garments that I reach for every day, the ones that I think of as the pillars of my best outfits, they’re all tried and true pieces. Capsule wardrobe staples, if you will.

There’s certainly something to be said for getting the basics right. Do that, and it’s guaranteed that a chic silhouette will ensue. Take, for example, Katie Holmes‘ recent outfit. Perfecting her foundation, Holmes selected jeans that cropped just above her ankle and reached for a simple yet chic pair of black ballet flats that, although not groundbreaking, when paired with her perfectly cropped denim, made for an outfit I couldn’t look past.

Simple, yet powerful, when paired together, cropped jeans and ballet flats deliver a timeless energy that manages to transcend seasonal trends—meaning that it’s a combination that fashion people always have, and always will reach for if they’re channelling effortless elegance.

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The proof is in the pudding: with an easy, elegant base, the rest of Holmes’ outfit quickly slotted into place. Layering a camel trench coat over a patterned blouse and accessorising with a black leather bag and dark sunglasses, Homels’ ensemble felt chic and wearable while her cropped jeans and ballet flats pairing showed just enough skin the keep it looking lightweight, fresh and entirely spring-ready.

While Katie Holmes is often one of the first to get a new trend off its feet, her latest look just demonstrates that relying on time-tested outfit formulas will always yield results.